How to Use the Layer Editor in AppShots (Text, Shapes, Images)

TL;DR

AppShots is a real layer editor: add text (solid or gradient), images, shapes, and device frames, then multi-select, align, snap, rotate, group, lock, and reorder — with undo/redo and arrow-key nudging, like a proper design tool.

Steps

In AppShots, add layers: text (solid or gradient), images, shapes (rectangle, capsule, circle, arrow), and device frames.
Multi-select to align, distribute, and group related layers.
Drag, rotate, scale, and snap layers into place; nudge with arrow keys.
Lock finished layers and reorder with the layer stack.
Use undo/redo and duplicate freely as you iterate.

Why it works this way

Screenshot tools that only offer fixed templates hit a wall the moment your design doesn’t fit the mold. AppShots gives you actual layers and the manipulation tools you expect from a design app — align, distribute, snap, group, lock — so you can build exactly the layout you want and reproduce it precisely across every frame.

Tips & edge cases

Group a caption + shape so they move together across frames.
Lock the background so you don’t nudge it while arranging text.
Align & distribute keeps captions consistent screen to screen.

FAQ

Is it a real layer editor or just presets? A real one — text, images, shapes, and frames as independent layers you can align, group, lock, reorder, and nudge.

Can I use gradient text? Yes. Text supports solid or gradient fills, alongside shapes like rectangle, capsule, circle, and arrow.

Is there undo/redo? Yes, plus duplicate and arrow-key nudging for precise positioning.